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![]() ![]() This book cannot be completed on the first read. I am both intrigued and puzzled by her writing. But even this sentence cannot explain the strange feeling of being both obliterated and yet being kept as a distance from her work. It's like reaching out to grasp only air. This book is very strange - the more she pulls out her surgical knife, the more puzzling and mythical her characters become. Poetic, intellectual and also psychologically inclined, though not in a way that is immediately apparent to the reader. This is my first time reading Hazzard, who is a thrill to read. Ted Tice, an astronomer, is utterly besotted with her, but she chooses to be with Paul Ivory, who signals the start of her eventful life and relationships. Caro, with her self-posession and aura of taciturn mystery, has an unsettling effect on those who she meets. With such cosy domesticity, she still finds herself being catapulted into the burgeonings of a least-expected affair. Grace, the more lovelier and socially astute of the two sisters, settles into marriage and family life. ( )Ī beautifully written book of two orphaned Australian sisters, Grace and Caro, whose lives experience profound changes through the people they meet, and/or fall in love with. Maybe I'm just too old or have read too many much better novels. ![]() By the end of the novel, I really didn't care much about any of the characters. Honestly, I found it all rather tedious and somewhat laughable. You have to pit some larger reason than mere living against these rocks: it was your mortality, your very capacity to receive the wound, against their indifference." There could be no winning or even mattering here. Not that the dark boulders supplied, by their outlasting, any triumphant sense of durability in man's intentions. The sweet village itself, through which the farthest monoliths were posted, suggested, with its few thatched and slated centuries, a frail masking of reality. Compared with this scene, all the rest of Creation appeared a flutter of petals and pebbles, a levity in which the most massive tree was insubstantial. "The little charchyard slabs - child-height, companionable - among which Caro and Paul had once sauntered became, by contrast with these huge and mighty forms, epemeral leaflets promulgating a forgotten cause. The language is baroque and upper-class English, more flavored by the 19thc, not really in keeping with the the time period of the 1950s-70s - though one would be hard put to distinguish one decade from another. It has been praised as multi-layered and mysterious. "Transit of Venus" is a book about the passion of love - young love, middle-aged love, shared love, unrequited love, carnal love, disappointed love, disillusioned love, fulfilled love. Highly recommended for those who enjoy literary novels and good writing ( ) I chose to reread this novel now, as I am about to start (Briggita Olubas). Back then I gave it 4*s, and have elevated it to 5*s this time. I read this novel for the first time in 2009, along with Hazzard's other novels, and recalling nothing about the specifics, but remembered the tone. If not quite an original, Hazzard is certainly a writers writer. It took a little time to get into her writing as in many ways it is denser than writing we have become more used too, and occasionally a sentence needs interrogation. For me it very much is about use of language and good writing, often exploring place and the inner world of it's characters at least as much as their engagement with what is going on around them. Recently I was thinking about what makes a literary novel, and suspect it varies a bit for all of us. The novel revolves mostly around the life of Caro (Caroline), one of three sisters, who along with husbands and lovers people this dense novel of inner lives. ![]() ![]() In recent years, doctors and researchers have made significant advances in their understanding of whole-brain radiation, stereotactic radiosurgery and how these two methods affect people's survival, cognitive ability and quality of life. The risk of long-term cognitive decline after SRS is thought to be less than that with whole-brain radiation. Side effects may include nausea, headache, seizures, and dizziness or vertigo. SRS is typically done in one treatment, and doctors can treat multiple tumors in one session. With stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), each beam of radiation isn't particularly powerful, but the point where all the beams meet - at the brain tumor - receives a very large dose of radiation to kill the tumor cells. Long-term, whole-brain radiation is associated with cognitive decline. Side effects may include fatigue, nausea and hair loss. People undergoing whole-brain radiation usually require 10 to 15 treatments over two to three weeks. Whole-brain radiation applies radiation to the entire brain in order to kill tumor cells. For brain metastases, your treatment may involve one or both of the following radiation therapy methods: Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams, such as X-rays and protons, to kill tumor cells. Each beam of radiation isn't particularly powerful, but the point where all the beams meet receives a very large dose of radiation in order to kill tumor cells. Stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastasesĭuring stereotactic radiation therapy, many beams of radiation are aimed at the tumor cells. Other risks may depend on the part of your brain where your tumors are located. Surgery to remove brain metastases carries risks, such as neurologic deficits, infection and bleeding. Even removing a portion of the tumor may help reduce your signs and symptoms. If surgery is an option for you and your brain metastases are located in places that make them accessible for an operation, your surgeon will work to remove as much of the cancer as possible. If you experience a seizure, your doctor may recommend medicine to prevent additional seizures. High-dose corticosteroids may be used to ease swelling around the brain metastases in order to reduce signs and symptoms. Medications can help control signs and symptoms of brain metastases and make you more comfortable. ![]() ![]() Talk with your doctor about your goals for treatment. What treatments are best for you will depend on the type, size, number and location of the tumors, as well as your signs and symptoms, overall health, and preferences. In certain situations, your treatment team may consider drug treatments for brain metastases. Treatment options for people with brain metastases often include medication, surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, whole-brain radiation therapy or some combination of these. Even with successful treatment, brain metastases often recur, so your doctor will recommend close follow-up after treatment. Treatment for brain metastases can help ease symptoms, slow tumor growth and extend life. ![]() ![]() The Medicare website has a useful tool that people can use to search for a particular service to determine whether or not the program provides coverage. It is important to note that coverage for Medicare changes frequently and often expands to include more treatments. However, the program does not currently cover massage therapy, so a person is responsible for 100% of the costs of this treatment for back pain. A person is responsible for 20% of the Medicare-approved amount up to their deductible for treatments. Medicare Part B covers any physical therapy service a doctor recommends to treat back pain. ![]() Physical therapy involves using exercises to strengthen and stretch the back and treat back pain. The program will cover up to 12 sessions over 90 days, with a potential eight additional sessions if symptoms are improving. In January 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that Medicare would cover acupuncture to treat chronic low back pain. AcupunctureĪcupuncture refers to the practice of inserting tiny needles into the body to restore energy flow and reduce pain. Medicare may cover other back pain services, medical treatments, and some alternative therapies, including the below. A person with traditional Medicare may purchase these plans, while those with Medicare Advantage cannot.ĭoes Medicare cover other back pain services? Medicare supplement, or Medigap, plans may also cover copayments for chiropractic care. Therefore, people should check that a chiropractor is in their network before seeking treatment with them. These plans require the person to use an in-network healthcare provider to receive full reimbursement. ![]() ![]() However, the level of coverage depends on the plans available in a person’s geographical area.Ī person with Medicare Advantage may be part of a plan called a health maintenance organization or a preferred provider organization. Some plans may include greater coverage for chiropractic treatments than others. Medicare Advantage, or Medicare Part C, is an alternative to traditional Medicare, which private health insurance companies offer. Once a person meets their yearly deductible, Medicare will usually fund 80% of the cost for chiropractic treatment. Medicare Part B, the portion that helps people pay for doctor visits and some related treatments, covers some aspects of chiropractic care. What parts of Medicare cover chiropractic care? ![]() ![]() ![]() In the following table are listed all Cloud 9 Spa rooms/suites by ship, their category and cabin numbers (all located on upper decks 10-11-12). "Elemis Exotic Lime & Ginger Salt Glow" &.***"Elemis Aroma Spa Seaweed Massage" & full body, 100 min]."Elemis Body Sculpting Cellulite & Colon Therapy".***"Ionithermie Cellulite Reduction Program".***"Elemis Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Facial"."Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial". ![]() Package TypesĬarnival Cloud 9 Spa Menu (Services & Treatments) Note: With *** are marked Carnival Cloud 9 Spa services which come highly recommended. Spa packages on European cruises depend on itinerary length. Cloud 9 Spa packages offer daily and week-long passes to use the Thalassotherapy Pool and Thermal Suite facilities. These prices are on bookings made by passengers who don't occupy a Spa stateroom on the ship. In the following table, you can compare the cost of Carnival Cloud 9 Spa packages. The following review is integrated with Spa Carnival prices (services, treatments) onboard older Carnival liners. The list of all Carnival Cloud 9 Spa ships includes Breeze, Dream, Horizon, Magic, Splendor, Sunshine, Vista.Ĭarnival Cloud 9 Spa hours info is also here - open from 6 AM to 10 PM. Cloud 9 Spa Carnival cruise review content includes Carnival Cloud 9 Spa package cost, prices (the list of services showing the cost of all treatments in the Cloud 9 Spa menu), Spa rooms and facilities. ![]() ![]() ![]() But I did remember that I have a pair of little utility wheels with tires the same size as I need, so I ended up putting one of those on the front rim and swapping the good original one to the back. Thanks! As far as finding a new tire for a 5" rim, I had no luck. Gonna be good I'm thinking! Got a new clutch coming for 'er too so hopefully I can put some power to the ground a bit better, haha. I'll most likely port the intake manifold a bit too before I put the carb back on. Tomorrow I'll get the head put back on with the new gasket, then I'm gonna try a bit of a timing advance to see if I get get a bit of a top end power boost. ![]() Pretty happy with how things went! Gonna be cool to get it back on the bike and see how it does, haha. Shouldn't be too much, I checked them at full lift and the springs aren't being compressed past their limit, so I don't think it will hurt anything. Both springs got shimmed up with some washers: After I torqued the rod bolts I got the block ready to go back together and put the cover back on: Then after some cleaning the piston went back in:ĭidn't really check clearances like I should have, but the bearing surfaces looked onto be in beautiful shape so I didn't worry about it too much. But I ended up useing some penetrant and a screwdriver to get it freed up and springing nicely again. I'm sure that wasn't helping performance, haha. When I had the piston out I also noticed that the top compression ring was siezed: Turned out pretty nice! Still just a hair of scarring left, but it shouldn't hurt anything. I also figured on giving the cylinder a good hone, since there was no cross-hatching left and a little bit of scarring. Got the valves lapped and got a nice finish on them and the seats on the block: The stock ports were actually not too bad, so I just did some minor cleaning and made the inner bend a lot wider and smoother to free up some flow. Turned out nice! Should be good and flat now. I found that was able to rock it maybe 0.001" with my finger so then I used the valve grinding compound to sand the head and the block together: I know I won't be taking enough off for much of a performance gain, but it'll help a little.Īfter sanding it 'til the high spots were gone I set it on the block to test the flatness. Then I got myself a mirror and some sandpaper and sanded the head down nice and flat: Next I pulled the valves, since I figured on lapping them and doing some port work: ![]() Got the cylinder head off, doesn't look too bad for the age of the engine: Haha, yepper! I figured it was time the ol' Teccy got some love, so I yanked it out and tore it down on the bench. Well it would appear this turned into more than a new rear tire. ![]() ![]() ![]() While never officially declared as a dogma, the idea of limbo as a border place developed in the Middle Ages to address the thorny theological question of the fate of infants who died without baptism. The word “limbo” means border or something joined on. With Pope Benedict XVI’s approval, the commission stated in 2007 that there is hope unbaptized infants may be saved. In 2004, a Vatican commission declared the traditional view of limbo as “unduly restrictive” of salvation. The role of limbo in Catholic theology has declined. ![]() Later theologians taught limbo as an intermediate place between heaven and hell. Some Church Fathers, like Augustine, argued they could not enter heaven without baptism, while others believed unbaptized infants were admitted to eternal life. This concept developed in the Middle Ages as theologians debated the fate of unbaptized infants. They are considered not condemned to hell but deprived of heaven. Limbus Infantum is supposed to abode unbaptized infants and mentally impaired people who died with original sin but without actual sin.Limbus Patrum refers to where Old Testament saints were thought to reside until Christ’s “descent into hell.”.The idea of limbo, a border place between heaven and hell, has been part of Roman Catholic theology for centuries. With no clear diagnosis, my health condition has been left in limbo.The bill has languished in limbo for years, failing to gain enough support for approval.The athletes find themselves in limbo, unsure if the games will actually take place next month.My job application has been in limbo for weeks with no update from the hiring manager.Thousands of refugees were stuck in limbo, waiting for answers from immigration officials.The project remains in limbo indefinitely without additional funding.Our plans for the future were left in limbo due to the pandemic. In Limbo 2023 TV drama 6 x 30mins Completed When his best friend suicides Charlie suppresses his own pain in order to support Nathaniel’s widow and young daughter.on hold, awaiting further progress or action.in an intermediate or transitional state. The In Limbo Project launched in the aftermath of the 2016 UK referendum to give a voice to 3.6m EU citizens living in the UK and 2.2m UK citizens living in.in a state of temporary neglect or disuse. ![]() ![]() So I came up with a few quick tricks to get this fruit into their bellies. My girls love fruit but I can’t get them to eat grapefruit for the life of me as it’s a bit too bitter and tangy. Hope the above information is of good use to you and you can use the benefits of grapefruit for your health and skin regime.Grapefruit – Why Is It Good For Kids and How To Get Them To Eat It Citric acid also has the ability to increase the volume and pH of urine, producing an environment that is less favorable to the formation of kidney stones. It binds with calcium in the kidneys and flushes it out of the body. Grapefruit has citric acid, which is an organic acid. ![]() Most common type of kidney stone is calcium oxalate stones. Larger kidney stones may cause a blockage in the urinary system, which can be incredibly painful. When this waste crystallizes in the kidneys, they become stones. Buildup of waste materials in the kidneys are products of metabolism that are normally filtered through the kidneys and removed from the body in urine. Reduces Risk of Kidney Stones:Ĭonsuming grapefruit helps reduce risk of developing kidney stones. Grapefruit has vitamin C which aids in healing wounds by forming scar tissue and new blood vessels. Flavonoids present in grapefruit has anti-inflammatory properties, which helps reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart diseases. It also aids in decreasing the side effects of common cancer treatments. Lycopene present in grapefruit is known for its potential ability to prevent the development of certain types of cancer, especially prostate cancer. Beta-carotene present in grapefruit which gets converted into vitamin A in the body is said to help reduce the risk of some chronic conditions, including heart disease, cancer and eye related disorders like macular degeneration. It is said to protect cells from damage that often leads to heart disease and cancer. Grapefruit has high contents of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can cause harmful reactions in your body. Grapefruit contains various antioxidants, that provide various health benefits including protecting from several chronic diseases. Red grapefruit, in particular helps in lowering triglycerides and bad cholesterol. ![]() Triglycerides are another type of fat, like LDL or bad cholesterol, which can clog arteries. Grapefruit helps lower triglyceride levels which is an another reason that grapefruit can be good for your heart. It contains important nutrients, which play a role in keeping your heart functioning properly. ![]() High fiber intake is associated with lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Secondly, fiber content in grapefruit boost heart health. Potassium is associated with a reduced risk of high blood pressure. Grapefruit is fairly high in potassium and minerals responsible for many aspects of heart health. Eating grapefruit helps control insulin levels, which prevents insulin resistance and diabetes.Ĭonsuming grapefruit regularly is said to improve heart health by reducing risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol. Insulin resistance occurs when your cells stop responding to insulin, which leads to higher insulin and blood sugar levels. Most commonly known for its role in controlling blood sugar. Insulin is a hormone which regulates many processes in your body that are involved in many aspects of your metabolism. Prevent Insulin Resistance and Diabetes:Įating grapefruit regularly is said to prevent insulin resistance. They also help maintain the integrity of your skin, which acts as a protective barrier to infection. Grapefruit has small amounts of B vitamins, zinc, copper and iron, which all work together in the body to promote immune system function. It helps to protect against inflammation and several infectious diseases. Many other vitamins and minerals found in grapefruit are known to benefit immunity, including vitamin A. Grapefruit is known to help recover from common cold. It has high content of vitamin C and antioxidants, which protects your cells from harmful bacteria and viruses. ![]() Eating grapefruit regularly is claimed to be beneficial for your immune system. ![]() ![]() ![]() I’ve always done that with the iStat Pro dashboard widget from Bjango (former iSlayer), but last night I decided to upgrade to iStat Menus 3. But, I think that’s a given that I should keep an eye on its internal stats: you know, stuff like the battery health, CPU usage over time and memory consumption. I think that my machine is still a great one though, with its 4GB of RAM and a pretty capable hard disk: it’s been able to do so many things for me in these two years that I don’t see it being replaced anytime soon, actually. Maybe with some SSD and new processor goodness. You can also learn more about other features of the app, which will help to optimize your Mac’s performance.I have a late 2008 Macbook Pro, and one could argue that maybe it’s time for me to consider an upgrade to a new model. Why uninstall apps manually when you can do it in nearly an instant? Use this free application and rid your Mac of unneeded files. You can open these files in Finder to remove them separately or delete them right in Funter using the appropriate button with the Trash icon.Īs you can see, the easiest and safest way to completely uninstall apps on a Mac is to use App Cleaner & Uninstaller. To find all the files associated with iStat Menus, simply enter the app’s name in the search field and press Enter.įunter will find and display a list of all the service files of iStat Menus, along with their locations. This tool allows you to find all hidden system files on a Mac. Once you’ve removed all of the support files on iStat Menus, empty your Trash to entirely get rid of the application.Īnother way to find applications’ service files is to use a free application from Nektony called Funter.Here in the Library folder, find and remove the files and folders related to iTat Menus: In the search field type ~/Library and click on Go.To open the Library folder, follow the steps below. By default, applications’ support files are located in the Library folder. You will have to manually find and remove its cache files. This means that the application wasn’t uninstalled completely. Now it’s time for the most important steps in the uninstallation process! In our tests, we checked a Mac for iStat Menus files and found that the application left its service files on the disk. In a moment, the window will close and the app should be uninstalled.Enter your user password and click on Install Helper. The system will require your confirmation.In the window that appears, click the Uninstall button.In the menu bar, click iStat Menus and select Uninstall….However, be sure to carefully read the full guide of manual uninstallation, since you will have to manually find and remove the app’s support files even when using this option. The iStat Menus application provides the Uninstall option right from its menu. How to remove iStat Menus from Mac manually Read also: “ How to uninstall MAMP on Mac.“ Switch to there from the sidebar and select and remove all unneeded leftovers of iStat Menus and other files of already deleted apps. They are displayed in the Remaining Files section. If you have already removed iStat Menus by just dragging it into the Trash, you can find and remove its support files. If you switch to the Expert mode, you can see the list of all of the service files of the applications on your Mac. Confirm the deletion of all files related to iStat Menus.Download and launch App Cleaner & Uninstaller.Steps on how to uninstall iStat Menu with App Cleaner & Uninstaller: You don’t have to waste your time manually searching for temporary files. This tool allows you to remove iStat Menus or any other program on Mac, along with all their support files, with just a few clicks. The easiest and quickest way to uninstall iStat Menus is to use App Cleaner & Uninstaller. How to uninstall iStat Menus using an uninstallation tool If you have any questions, feel free to contact our support team. We are experts in all questions relating to uninstalling third-party applications from Mac. Nektony’s team has been developing Mac cleanup utilities for 10+ years. ![]() However, we will also explain where to find support files on your Mac. In this article, we used App Cleaner & Uninstaller and Funter to find iStat Menus remaining files.However, after using this method, we found the remaining files of the app on a Mac, which means that this method doesn’t remove iStat Menus completely. Before writing this article, we uninstalled iStat Menus using its native Uninstallation option.For a complete uninstallation, you need to remove leftovers as well. When you delete apps by just dragging them into the Trash, all its service files remain on your computer. Every application on Mac creates tons of caches and other support files.Important notes about uninstalling iStat Menus from Mac ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() When it comes to group messaging, Telegram supports groups of up to 200,000 – and it's hard to imagine a scenario in which this would not be enough. You can also send self-destructing messages that automatically disappear after a predefined time. Secret chats can only take place between two people, not a group. Additional security features include notification if a screenshot is taken of a secret message you have sent, and a block on the forwarding of such messages. Even using the same accounts, it is not possible to read the messages on any other devices. Secret chats can only be read on the device from which the message was sent, and the device that received it. These are – obviously – encrypted, but they have an extra security measure built in. If you are particularly concerned about privacy, it's worth noting that Telegram is not completely open source, and the service has access to the encryption keys you use.Īn extra feature offered by Telegram is secret chats. Only Secrets Chats – of which more in a moment – are securely encrypted on sender and recipients' devices to ensure complete privacy. The bulk of messages are stored in Telegram's cloud servers and are encrypted on the server. The service uses the MTProto encryption protocol, but not everything is encrypted in the same way. There are clients available for iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows, macOS and Linux (32- and 64-bit variants). Image credit: Shutterstock (Image credit: Shutterstock) TelegramĪs with WhatsApp and Signal, Telegram is a cross-platform messaging tool. It has been rumoured for some time that ads are on their way, and it has recently been confirmed that ads will indeed start to appear in WhatsApp statuses in 2020. Unlike Facebook, WhatsApp is free from ads. In fact, up to 256 people can take part in a single chat, making it ideal for small to medium-sized businesses, particularly if security is a concern – as well as the fact that the app is free. While most WhatsApp users are interested in personal communication with friends and family on a relatively small scale, there is scope for large group chats. As well as text-based messaging, voice and video calls are also an option, and you can sent photos and files to the people you are chatting with. ![]() Linux users are not officially supported, but there are unofficial desktop clients available for various distros. There's also a web-based version, but this needs to be used in conjunction with your phone it just makes typing longer messages a little easier when you're at your computer. One of WhatsApp's big advantages is that it is available for a range of platforms – Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, even Windows Phone. ![]() |
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